5 things you can't miss this weekend

Jul. 11, 2013

"Pacific Rim" is now open. / Mark Marturello/Register Illustration

The latest summer blockbuster is big, dumb and loud — and oh-so-worth seeing.

2. “Legally Blonde: The Musical”

Today through Sunday

The Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St., presents the Tony Award-winning “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” based on Reese Witherspoon’s hit film, at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The show tells the story of sorority sister Elle Woods, who charms her way into Harvard Law School. Performances continue through Aug. 4. $21-$36. Go to www.dmplayhouse.com.

3. David Nail

Tonight

Country singer David Nail, known for the hits “Red Light,” “Turning Home” and “Let It Rain,” performs at 7 p.m. tonight at Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St. Tickets are $20 through www.ticketfly.com.

4. Color Run

Saturday

Run a 5K and get blasted with paint while doing it at the Color Run, which weaves through downtown, starting at the Iowa Capitol building, 1007 E. Grand Ave. There’s still time to enter the fun run. $50, go to www.thecolorrun.com/des-moines.

5. Corndog Kickoff

Saturday

The Iowa State Fair is still a month away, but you can satisfy your food-on-stick craving this weekend at the Corndog Kickoff fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street and East University Avenue. The event features live entertainment, fair food grazing and silent auctions. $100. Go to www.blueribbonfoundation.org.